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Mileage and maintenance
(I removed my comments from Classifieds and posted here.)

"The mileage is a little worrisome to me as I'm looking for something I can just drive and doesn't need a lot of maintenance."
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As has been previously pointed out, mileage is only one factor to consider when assessing a rig's condition; diligent, consistent, thorough, and timely maintenance over the life of the vehicle is the critical point. Contacting the owner and asking questions is the best starting point. One might want to use this checklist to define "inspection points" and as a guide to asking relevant questions re: condition.

RV Inspection Checklist

Additionally, if a buyer's concern is that a rig may need immediate repairs and/or replacements to be road worthy, that's one matter, and questions on any "worries" when considering a buy are valid concerns.

But, it's a fact that all rigs, even cream puffs, need ongoing maintenance, and much of that maintenance, repair, and/or replacement can be very expensive. Many who are new to RVs and RVing are insufficiently aware of the maintenance needs (and attendant cash outlay) that RVs and the lifestyle require. The often-repeated caveat that RVing is not an inexpensive lifestyle is definitely on point.

If an owner has the skill sets (and time, equipment, and work space) to do much of the maintenance, upgrading, repairs, etc., him/herself, costs can be mitigated, but, if not (and for services that few, even the most skilled, have facilities, e.g., tire replacement), the rig goes to a shop. (Or far worse, the maintenance is deferred or ignored; the result of taking that path is probably pretty obvious.)

As always, YMMV.  ;)


2003 TK has a new home
Re: Mileage and maintenance
Reply #1 –
Joan is so right!  As an example, our ‘06 TK has been well maintained and is in pretty good shape. But ongoing maintenance isn’t cheap. Just this month we invested $1,450 for 6 new tires, $480 for 2 new Trojan house batteries, and $750 in new rear brakes, cab battery, air filter, etc (all with CA tax). Nobody gets away free of charge. Caveat RVer! — Jon
(Former) ‘06 TK “Albatross.” And (former) Vespa 250.   Alas, no more; both are gone.😕 Great memories remain! 😄
Re: Mileage and maintenance
Reply #2 –
The link didn't survive the move between categories; here it is:

RV Inspection Checklist
2003 TK has a new home